Despicable Me Costume
Assemble your army of Minions or lead them as Gru.
Despicable Me is a beloved animation franchise famous for the villain-turned-dad Gru and his chaotic yellow Minions. It is a massive hit for family and group costumes because the characters are instantly recognizable and easy to recreate. This guide focuses on the two most iconic looks: a classic yellow Minion and the mastermind Gru himself.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Despicable Me costume
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Yellow long-sleeve shirt
A bright yellow crewneck sweatshirt or long-sleeve t-shirt to serve as the Minion's skin.
Denim overalls
Classic blue denim overalls with front pockets, worn over the yellow shirt.
DIY: Use blue jeans with black suspenders attached to a yellow top.
Minion goggles
Silver-rimmed circular goggles with a thick black elastic strap.
DIY: Paint two mason jar lids silver, hot glue them together, and attach a black elastic band.
Yellow knit beanie
A solid yellow beanie to cover your hair and mimic the Minion's head.
Black gloves
Simple black jersey or knit gloves to represent the Minion's three-fingered hands.
Gru's striped scarf
A long knit scarf with alternating dark gray and light gray horizontal stripes.
DIY: Paint grey stripes onto a black or dark grey knit scarf using fabric paint.
Dark grey zip-up jacket
A high-collared, dark grey or black zip-up jacket or light coat for Gru's signature silhouette.
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How to put it together
- 1
For a Minion look, put on the bright yellow long-sleeve shirt first.
- 2
Layer the blue denim overalls over the yellow shirt, fastening both shoulder straps securely.
- 3
Put on the yellow knit beanie, pulling it down to cover your ears and hairline.
- 4
Place the silver circular Minion goggles over the beanie, securing the black strap around the back of your head.
- 5
Slip on the black knit gloves and complete the outfit with black sneakers or boots.
- 6
For a Gru look instead, wear a bald cap, a dark grey high-collared jacket, black pants, and wrap the grey-and-black striped scarf around your neck.
Makeup & hair
For a Minion, tuck all hair completely inside the yellow beanie. For Gru, use a flesh-colored latex bald cap secured with spirit gum, blending the edges with foundation that matches your skin tone.
Despicable Me for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Gru in a grey jacket and striped scarf, while the other goes as a yellow Minion in overalls.
- group
- Have one leader dress as Gru, one as Lucy Wilde in a turquoise trench coat, and the rest of the group as a massive army of yellow Minions.
- kids
- A yellow hoodie under denim overalls paired with soft felt goggles is comfortable and warm for trick-or-treating.
- Plus size
- Overalls with stretch denim or utility overalls provide a comfortable, flexible fit for a Minion costume.
- pet
- A simple yellow pet t-shirt paired with a small denim-colored dog bandana.
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Despicable me family costume
- Have one leader dress as Gru, one as Lucy Wilde in a turquoise trench coat, and the rest of the group as a massive army of yellow Minions.
Tips
- If you are dressing up as a group of Minions, use black fabric marker to draw the 'Gru Logo' (a stylized letter G inside a circle) on the front bib of your overalls.
- Keep the goggles resting on your forehead if they restrict your peripheral vision while walking around at night.
- For Gru's signature pointed nose, you can apply a small flesh-colored prosthetic nose with spirit gum, though the striped scarf and bald head are usually enough to be recognizable.
Did you know? Minions were originally designed to be large, human-like henchmen, but the creators lacked the budget for complex animation, so they simplified them into the short, yellow, pill-shaped creatures we know today.